What to Do When People Interrupt You
Published on Oct 16, 2025, 10:00:05 AM
Total time: 00:14:51
Published on Oct 16, 2025, 10:00:05 AM
Total time: 00:14:51
Being interrupted is more than just rude—it's a frustrating experience that can leave you feeling dismissed and invisible. In our fast-paced world, conversations can often feel like a battle for airtime. So what do you do when you're cut off mid-sentence?
In this episode, host Brett Hill provides a powerful and practical guide to mindfully handling interruptions. Going beyond simple etiquette, he explores the hidden power dynamics at play, backed by surprising research on why and how often interruptions happen. Through compelling personal stories and a toolkit of field-tested phrases—from the simple power of using someone's name to a non-verbal gesture that stops interrupters in their tracks—Brett offers a new philosophy for engaging in conversations. This isn't just about reclaiming your own voice; it's about being a steward for a more respectful culture.
In this episode, you will learn:
The surprising research behind why people interrupt and the hidden power dynamics often at play.
Specific, word-for-word phrases you can use to immediately and respectfully reclaim your space in a conversation.
A powerful non-verbal technique to stop even the most persistent interrupter.
How to mindfully intervene on behalf of someone else who is being silenced.
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